RAF · SAFR · Rafaela Airport

Rafaela Airport (RAF)

Rafaela, Argentina · small airport · -31.282° -61.502° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRAF
ICAO CodeSAFR
Typesmall airport
NameRafaela Airport
MunicipalityRafaela
CountryArgentina
ContinentSA
Latitude-31.282° S
Longitude-61.502° W
Elevation325 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryArgentina
ISO Code
RegionRafaela
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-3
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving RAF

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Temperate (31.3°S)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Rafaela Airport (RAF/SAFR) is a small regional airport serving the city of Rafaela in the Santa Fe province of central Argentina. It supports general aviation and limited commercial traffic for this important agricultural and industrial hub in the Argentine Pampas. The airport provides vital connectivity for the region's dairy, automotive, and machinery sectors.

💡 Local Tip
If flying in for business in the dairy or manufacturing industries, plan your visit around the annual Rafaela Industrial Fair (FIR), one of Argentina's most important industrial exhibitions held at the local autódromo.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is just a short drive from Rafaela's city center, with taxis and remise services readily available. Having a car or arranging ground transport in advance is recommended, as public transportation to the airport is limited. The roads connecting to the airport are well-maintained and easily accessible via Route 34.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Rafaela Airport located?
A: The airport is located near Rafaela in the Santa Fe province of Argentina, approximately 5 km from the city center, at coordinates -31.282, -61.502.

Q: What type of flights does Rafaela Airport handle?
A: As a small regional airport, it primarily serves general aviation, private flights, and occasional commercial or charter operations rather than scheduled passenger service.

Q: Are there scheduled flights from Rafaela?
A: Scheduled commercial service is limited or nonexistent; travelers typically use larger airports like Rosario (ROS) or Santa Fe (SFN) for regular flights.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: The airport offers basic facilities including a small terminal, fuel services, and aircraft parking, suitable for light aviation traffic.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
NCJ Sunchales Aeroclub Airport Sunchales, Argentina 36.2 km 22.5 mi View →
SFN Sauce Viejo Airport Santa Fe, Argentina 81.0 km 50.3 mi View →
PRA General Urquiza Airport Parana, Argentina 112.3 km 69.8 mi View →
CRR Ceres Airport Ceres, Argentina 162.0 km 100.7 mi View →
ROS Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport Rosario, Argentina 192.5 km 119.6 mi View →

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